Serving 358 students in grades 9-12, Northwestern High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Northwestern High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwestern High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Northwestern High School is ranked #2756 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwestern High School?
The graduation rate of Northwestern High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Northwestern High School?
358 students attend Northwestern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Northwestern High School students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwestern High School?
Northwestern High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northwestern High School offer ?
Northwestern High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwestern High School part of?
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